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Capital Iron new

http://www.capitaliron.net

Second to none for selection and quality, Capital Iron is the place all Victorians go! It is something akin to a traditional store, with hardware, electrical, paints, clothing, housewares, fishing, marine, camping, barbecues, and a well-stocked lawn and garden section.

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17 Mile House Pub and Liquor Shop - Sooke, BC updated

http://www.17milehouse.com/

Creative Westcoast fare, local seafood and our weekly fresh sheet specials are served for lunch and dinner, and can be enjoyed in the bay window overlooking the pub garden, or in front of a crackling fire. Our soups and famous seafood chowder, are made daily and all entrees are made to order.

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Ablaze Metal Art and Design updated

http://www.AblazeMetalArt.com/

Shop Online for metal art wall hangings and free-standing metal art work sculptures - perfect images for the home decor, office or garden, or Contact Us to customize these pieces or your own unique ideas. Native artisans and owners of Ablaze MetalArt, Walter and Sandra Moses design and create the highest quality metal artwork decor with artistry and imagination. info@AblazeMetalArt.com

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Arrowsmith Potters Guild updated

http://www.arrowsmithpottersguild.bc.ca/index.htm

The Arrowsmith Potters' Guild began in April, 1995 and makes it's home at the VIA Rail Train Station in Parksville on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The Gallery of members' work is open daily and the Studio is well equipped.

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Art on Vancouver Island - Ruby Eileen Simrose updated

http://www.resimrose.com

Porcelain Flower Arrangements, Art Gallery in Sidney, BC, Canada. Art Gallery of Porcelain Flowers by Ruby Eileen Simrose. Hand-formed porcelain flower arrangements are a beautiful decorative accent for your home or office.

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Artisan Edibles updated

http://www.artisanedibles.com/

Gourmet antipasto, chutneys, jellies and sauces made from local ingredients on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

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Charelli's Cheese Shop & Delicatessen

http://www.charellis.com

Specialty Food Merchants and Cheese Mongers. Specializing in locally produced, organic and quality import products; featuring Homemade Soups, Sandwiches, and Salad

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Comox Quay Gifts updated

http://www.comoxquaygifts.com/

Comox Quay Gifts is a beautiful, unique gift shop, found at the edge of the downtown core of Comox. Our selection of inventory is diverse, featuring products for men and women, for special occasions and for everyday.

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Comox Valley Art Gallery updated

http://www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com/

The Comox Valley Art Gallery is a non-profit society dedicated to providing a venue for, and increasing awareness of, local, national and international fine art within our communit

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Coombs Cottage Vacation Rental updated

http://www.coombscottage.com/

Private and peaceful luxury cottage in Coombs, our immaculate 2 bedroom, 1200 square foot rancher is nestled in the forest on 5 private wooded acres

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Ditch Records

http://www.ditchrecords.com/

Ditch Records & CDs is an independent record store carrying used & new vinyl, CDs & DVDs. We also sell show tickets & music-related books & magazines.

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Dodge City Cycles - Cumberland, BC updated

http://www.dodgecitycycles.com/

Dodge City Cycles is your authorized Marin Bikes, KHS Bikes, Intense Cycles and Transition Bikes dealer on Vancouver Island. Located in Historic Cumberland, next to our great trail network, we've got something for everyone. Come on in for service or a great new steed.

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Dog Agility Clothing

http://www.itzyu4fido2.ca

Canadian made Dog Agility Clothing. Specializing in bamboo.

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Doodle Bug Cards

http://www.doodlebugcards.ca/

Handmade greeting cards from Victoria, B.C. crafted by Jenn Hobson

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Dress Me Up updated

http://www.dressmeup.ca/

Dress Me Up specializes in beautiful, organic toys for baby & toddler that are gentle and safe, and always art-inspired – perfect for natural, thoughtful gift giving. Each piece in the Dress Me Up collection is handmade in our Victoria BC studio. Come, find out more!

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Duncan Market in the Square - Farmers' Market updated

http://www.marketinthesquare.net

Saturday morning, freshest fruit, vegetables, baking, jams, jellies, honey, crafts, clothing, pies

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Fat Cat Brewery updated

http://www.fatcatbrewery.com/

Beer made from scratch at your local microbrewery.

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GBS Glass Blowing

http://www.glassblow.ca/

Wine glasses, oil lamps, specialty lamp, scientific glass, located in Shawnigan Lake BC, come visit our studio. With over 30 years practical experience in the manufacture of Specialist Glassware and Fine Giftware, G.B.S. has supplied companies in fields ranging from, Fine Gift Stores to Science based Industries.

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Harlans Chocolates

http://harlanschocolates.com

Premium Belgian chocolates hand-crafted on Salt Spring Island

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Hemp and Company

http://www.hempandcompany.com/

We are a Western Canadian company in Victoria and Nelson BC, specializing in the manufacture and retail of high quality hemp clothing - hemp pants, hemp shirts, hemp tanks, hemp sweaters, hemp skirts, hemp dresses and hemp hoodies. We also carry a selection of hemp seeds and hemp-based body care products, bath balms and lotions.

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Hornby Island Outdoors

http://www.hornbyoutdoors.com/

Hornby Outdoors Ltd is the best Bike and Kayak shop in the Georgia Straight, serving Hornby and Denman Islands since 1984. Hornby Outdoors is the leader in customer service and quality product, whether you are interested in kids bikes, commuters, mountain or road.

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I-Hos Gallery - Pacific Northwest Native Art updated

http://www.ihosgallery.com

I-Hos Gallery represents contemporary Northwest Coast Native artists at our gallery in Comox, BC, Canada

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Ken Dor Garden Centre and Florist updated

http://www.ken-dor.ca/

Serving Parksville and surrounding area for over two decades. We are a retail garden centre with a farm where we grow our nursery stock. We also have a full serviced floral department. We can provide a wide range of plants for every need, whether it be for your residential and commercial projects—large or small.

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Long Beach Surf Shop

http://www.longbeachsurfshop.com/

Located in Tofino BC, we provide surfing rentals, a full range of surfboards for sale and rent, wetsuits, surf and skateboard clothing.

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Magnolia Gallery and Garden updated

http://www.magnoliagallery.ca/

Located in the historic village of Cumberland, on Vancouver Island, Magnolia Gallery & Garden is a beautiful blend of Fine Art for the home, and plants and art for the garden.

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MANGOSTEEN & GOJI ENERGY DRINK FROM CANADA!

http://www.zambroza.net

ENERGY DRINK - Zambroza Mangosteen Goji Antioxidant Is Delicious & will ZAP you full of sheer energy! Will also help your immune system so you don't get sick as often! This supercharged beverage is proudly distributed by a 32 year old Canadian Company and is THE FAVORITE All-Safe All-Natural Energy Drink On The Planet!

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Medicine Garden Wellness Centre

http://www.medicinegardenwellness.com/The_Medicine_Garden_Wellness_Centre/Welcome.html

Herbal Consultations, Hypnotherapy, Intuitive Readings, Reiki, Ionic Foot Detox, in Ladysmith

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Melissa Caron Jewellers - Saltspring Island

http://www.melissacaron.com/

Melissa Caron Jewellers: Custom made jewellery Saltspring Island, BC, Canada

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Moss Street Market, Victoria updated

http://www.mossstreetmarket.com/

Locally made crafts and local produce, running every Saturday from May to October.

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Old Nick's Emporium updated

http://www.oldnicks.com/

Welcome to Old Nick's Emporium, and t-shirt shop, featuring local artists from across Canada. Feel free to browse our current designs, shop online, or request custom work.

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On Canvas Art Gallery

http://www.oncanvasartgallery.com/

In the heart of old town Victoria, On Canvas Art Gallery represents a diverse group of emerging and established local artists, whose works are modern and contemporary in style.

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Out of Hand Artisan Christmas Fair

http://www.outofhand.ca/

Now celebrating its 20th year, Out of Hand is an annual Christmas fair of fine crafts, artisan food and the decorative arts, November 20th-23rd, 2008, at the Conference Centre in Victoria, BC, Canada.

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Pacific Rim Bicycle updated

http://www.pacificrimbicycle.com/

Located in Nanaimo, Canada - selling top quality mountain bikes, road bikes, BMX bikes, hybrids and all the gear to go with them.

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Parker Marine updated

http://www.parkermarine.ca/

Vancouver Island Boat Dealer, Nanaimo, Courtenay, Campbell River, Parker Marine provides high quality marine products & related services. We help you purchase a product that meets your needs, service it efficiently and stand behind what we sell.

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Puddlegear updated

http://www.puddlegear.com

Puddlegear is PVC and Phthalate free raingear that will help any child get out into the great outdoors. Designed in Sweden sold by an active family in BC Puddlegear is quality from form to function, durable down to the last snap and buckle! Light breathable polyurethane fabric is sustainable compared to traditional raingear fabrics. Without toxic plastic your children will not increase their toxic load. Kids love the bright colours and comfortable designs- Parents and teachers love that it keeps kids dry and comfortable in the great outdoors! Visit our website... www.puddlegear.com

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Pumpkin Pie Kids

http://www.pumpkinpiekids.com/

Pumpkin Pie Kids Wear in Nanaimo - Quality childrens clothing, shoes and toys, Newborn to preteen

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Seaward Kayaks

http://www.seawardkayaks.com/

Seaward handcrafts safe, strong and seaworthy performance, ocean, touring and sea kayaks ?including Foster kayaks- in composite and Zy-Tx thermoform materials. A leader in innovation and safety.

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Shining Sun Gardenworks

http://www.shiningsungardenworks.com

Handcrafted metal home and garden art by metal artisan. 100% steel home design and beauty, metal garden stakes, whimsical metal art animal figures, recycled propane tank firepits, handcrafted metal welcome signs, custom iron art work.

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Ski Tak Hut Ski and Snowboard Sales updated

http://www.skitakhut.com

Ski, Snowboard and alpine gear sales, service and repairs in Courtenay BC.

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Spirit Merchants

http://www.spiritmerchants.ca/

Independent wine and spirits merchants in Victoria and James Bay

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Stained Glass Lighting and Glass Artwork updated

http://www.lorisdawn.com

LorisDawn Designs creates stained glass lighting for commercial and residential applications. This very unique style of illuminated art features exquisite details; the ornate filigree simulating timeless wrought-iron and the colourful glass gems together create outstanding reflections producing an inspiring atmosphere that will bedazzle your guests every time they visit. Her artwork will be cherished for generations.

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Storm Light Outfitters, Tofino

http://www.stormlightoutfitters.com/

Storm Light Outfitters is a retail gear and clothing store that caters to outdoor enthusist. We carry items such as outdoor gear and footwear, camping equipment rentals and men’s and women's casual clothing. We also book nature charters for bear watching, whale watching and fishing charters and unique air adventures. We have a permanent discount room for sale and marked down items.

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Super Craft Star updated

http://www.supercraftstar.com

Super Craft Star, Shirra Wall's new Whimsical Fabric Arts Craft Enterprise, Vintage Fabrics, Hand made products, OOAK, One of A Kind Handmade Home Decor items, funky pillows, whimsical shopping bags, silkscreened patches, recycled fabric, hand made purses, designer purses

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Surf Sister - Tofino Surfing Lessons

http://www.surfsister.com/

Learn to ride the waves with Surf Sister Surf School. Teaching lessons and safety in Tofino, BC since 1998

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Telegraph Cove Kayak Tours and Rentals

http://www.tckayaks.com/

This marks our " 24th season of servicing the sea kayak enthusiasts," with rentals for destinations all over Vancouver Island and the Central Coast. We have two locations for you to pickup your sea kayak rentals. Nanaimo is our base for rentals for the Broken Islands and point on the westcoast of Vancouver Island and destination in the Gulf Islands. Telegraph Cove is our put in for rentals for the northern waters of Johnstone Strait and destinations in the Broughton Archipelago and Knight Inle

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The Garden Gallery updated

http://thegardengallery.ca/

Fused glass gallery and artisan, fused glass art

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The Garden of Eden updated

http://www.thegardenofeden.ca/public/index.html

The Garden of Eden located in downtown Victoria. Featuring adult toys, massage oils, lubricates, lubes, vibrators, lingerie, stiletto shoes and boots and DVD's

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The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre updated

http://www.theoldschoolhouse.org/

The Old School House Arts Centre, the artistic focal point for the area, is located in the heart of the picturesque community of Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

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The Potter's Place Gallery Shop updated

http://www.thepottersplace.ca/

The Potters Place Gallery Shop, run by a collective of local ceramic potters, showcases the largest selection of clay works / pottery on Vancouver Island, BC

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The Romance Shop

http://www.theromanceshop.org/

Victoria, Duncan, Courtenay stores, "Our goal is to serve as a resource to promote healthy attitudes about sex and to provide quality products and information, to support honest communication about sexuality, and to take every possible opportunity to promote the philosophy that sex is fun and natural and to provide access to sex toys, books and videos through our retail stores and mail order services"

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Timeless Snow n Sk8 updated

http://www.timeless-snowsk8.com/

Welcome to Timeless. Located on the corner of 14th street, and Cliffe ave in Courtenay. We have a wide selection of Snowboards, bindings, skate decks.

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Tyee Marine Campbell River

http://www.tyeemarine.com/

Tyee Marine offers high quality outdoor recreation supplies, including fishing rods, reels, waders, backpacks, tents, binoculars, etc

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Vancouver Island 100 Mile Diet

http://www.vancouverislanddiet.com/

The Vancouver Island Diet means eating food produced on the island, and supporting our local farmers, fishers and food producers by providing them with a decent livelihood.

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Windsor Park Flowers updated

http://www.windsorparkflowers.com/

Oak Bay's Windsor Park Flowers has consistently been the premier supplier of quality, one of a kind flower creations. Serving Oak Bay, Victoria, Southern Vancouver Island and the rest of the world with our professional, punctual uniformed flower and gift delivery service.

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